SciShow
5 Ancient Structures with Amazing Acoustics
Many ancient sites had some truly amazing effects on sound waves, suggesting that early cultures may have built spaces to evoke certain sensation. And by studying the acoustics of these structures, we can learn new things about the...
Curated Video
Chavin Period
New ReviewThis World Cultures instructional video reagarding the Chavin.
Professor Dave Explains
New World Archeology (Mesoamerica)
After covering old world archeology, it's time to check out the new world. This refers to the Americas, where several civilizations were also occurring. The largest ones were found in Mesoamerica, which is present day Mexico. This...
Next Animation Studio
UNESCO honors ancient solar calendar made of 13 huge towers
The Chankillo site’s mysterious and fascinating collection of ancient ruins has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Decoding Art: The Staff God Relief From Chavin De Huantar (Part 1)
The artistic style seen in stone sculpture and architectural decoration at the temple site of Chavin de Huantar, in the Andean highlands of Peru, is deliberately complex, confusing, and esoteric. View an example and listen to a...